FormerlyIncarcerated CollegeGraduatesNetwork @FICGN
A national network of 1000+ college graduates across 43 US states who have been to incarcerated ficgn.org United States Joined June 2017-
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Applications for our new Career Development Coordinator close this weekend! You can apply now: ow.ly/pqPL50RkK0q
On April 16th, the Biden Administration announced revised guidance that will allow incarcerated student loan borrowers to consolidate their student loans. FICGN will release a Q&A on this in the coming days. Read the SBPC press release here: ow.ly/c3iy50RlE5i
We're hiring! Applications are open for a Career Development Coordinator. The position is integral to the success of FICGN’s Pathways to Leadership Advancement and Career Excellence program (PLACE). Apply here: ow.ly/iMXb50RkK0r
Want to learn more about budgeting, saving for retirement, and managing student loans all at the same time? Join FICGN's partner, Savi, for a webinar next week! Register here: ow.ly/AKq950Rk8Ob
The team at the Formerly Incarcerated College Graduates Network is growing! Meet our new Grants and Development Manager, Tana M. Schiewer, and our new Membership and Communications Manager, Kyra Scrimgeour. Learn more about them at ficgn.org/leadership/
The U.S. Department of Education and Ivy Tech’s accrediting agencies must also approve the programs before students in prison can apply for and receive financial aid for them. Read more➡️ow.ly/Lj0B50RcfKT #indiana #ivytech #collegeinprison
#STLOUIS –The FICGN Missouri Success Coach Application is closing soon! Due to the high volume of applications, we are hosting an info session tomorrow, April 11th, at 1 pm CT. Register to attend ➡️ ow.ly/Ui1U50RbYy8 #missouri #successcoach #lifeskills
#Reminder -- The Center For Justice and Economic Advancement at Jobs for the Future (@jff) is still accepting applications for the Horizons 2024 Fellowship for people with lived experience! Full application➡️ ow.ly/NlAi50R8z26. #washingtondc #jobsforthefuture #fellowship
LaGuardia Community College students will create 12-week courses for Rikers Island students through S.O.A.R. (Succeed, Observe, Achieve, Rise) Experimental Learning Program, teaching sociology and public speaking courses. ➡️ow.ly/7eu850Rbwnr #nyc #rikersisland #college
The PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) program will move from #MOHELA to studentaid.gov! The change will enable borrowers to access PSLF without transferring their account to MOHELA. Watch for the full update➡️ ow.ly/z9lS50R9KlT #debt #studentloans #pslf
#WASHINGTON -- Columbia Legal Services is looking to hire a full-time Advocacy-Equity & Community Relationships Director. Earn up to 92k/Year! Apply here: columbialegal.bamboohr.com/careers/35 #legal #nonprofit #jobalert
The conversation from re-imagining second chance month was lit 🔥. Check out the clip. #prison #reentry #fairopportunity
The Center For Justice and Economic Advancement at Jobs for the Future (@jfftweets) released its Horizons 2024 Fellowship application for people with lived experience to support the planning and development of their upcoming initiatives. Apply now: ow.ly/NlAi50R8z26
CONGRATULATIONS! Operation Restoration receives 2 million dollar gift from the Mackenzie Scott foundation! Watch the interview with Syrita Steib, OR's Founder, President, and CEO: ow.ly/piuh50R6VWR 📸: Fox 8 News #operationrestoration #mackenziescottfoundation #womenwho
#ICYMI— The FICGN Missouri Success Coach Application is live! We are hosting an info session on April 11th at 1 pm CT/2 pm ET. Register here to attend and learn more: ow.ly/K9SG50R6TOa Ready to apply➡️ ow.ly/53AZ50R6TO9 #Missouri #SuccessCoach #LifeSkills
For Shannon Ross, MPS, Executive Director of The Community, re-imagining Second Chance Month means "Getting away from the concept of chances as a finite number of times in which people will give you opportunity." #reentry #formerlyincarcerated #fairopportunities
Thank You! Yesterday, we had the opportunity to Re-Imagine Second Chance Month with: Check out the clip to see what you missed. Full video coming soon! #iglive #formerlyincarcerated #reentrymatters
Ready to discuss what a true #FairChance looks like? FICGN and Word Force are collaborating on an IG Live event happening TODAY! Visit their Instagram page to join the live: instagram.com/joinwordforce/ #IGLive #Reentry #FairChanceOpportunities
#NorthCarolina --- Campbell University is looking for a Career Services and Reentry Counselor to support their Second Chance Initiative. Learn more and apply: ow.ly/YuJZ50Qtfv5 #careerservices #reentryjobs #secondchanceinitiative #secondchancemonth
#SecondChance #FairChance #FreshStart -- three phrases that are evidence language matters when we speak about opportunities or "chances" in the justice space. Join us for this IG Live roundtable to hear more! instagram.com/p/C4yMj2FgEuS/ #Reentry #SecondChances #SecondChanceMonth
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49 Followers 64 Following Associate Professor of Sociology and Executive Director of Project Rebound (a campus-based reentry program) at California State University, San BernardinoNeil Volz @Volzie
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7K Followers 5K Following The Texas Center for Justice and Equity works to end mass incarceration and foster safe, thriving Texas communities. Formerly Texas Criminal Justice Coalition.More events this month yall! Super appreciative to participate in an #IGlive with @FICGN and @ellabakercenter on #Literacy, Juvenile Justice, and #Organizing on 10/18 at 1:30p ET. And on 10/25 being part of @DitmasLit #ReadingSeries in #Brooklyn at 8pm.
Starting in 30 minutes! Another problem with the use of prison slave labor where incarcerated ppl aren't paid for our labor.....we end up defaulting on student loans that we are still expected to pay on even while locked up! Join @FICGN virtual discussion today. Scan QR code!
An incredible last day at the Horizons @jfftweets Conf. Many thanks to @MariaKFlynn and team for including us and creating opportunity, positive energy and hope for the future. 1600 people in attendance!!! #opportunity #energy #team #future #jobs
See you in the nation's capital next year! Mark your calendar now. jfflink.org/3J870Y4 #JFFHorizons
Recently I had the honor to deliver the keynote at the @Harvard #Commencement celebration for 1st gen graduates. They will inspire future generations to use education as a game changing transformative tool. Congrats, Grads! Thanks @DrAJStokes for the invite. #Harvard2023
𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗦 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 for the Second Chances Watch Party and Panel Discussion: The Critical Need for STEM Education and Careers for Justice-Impacted People. go.edc.org/stem-ops-watch… @prison2pro @RaceResearch @TheOR_NOLA @EDCtweets @FICGN @NSFINCLUDESHub
Today at 1:30 p.m. CT, multiple #AscendiumEP grant partners are sharing innovative ideas and practices at #JFFHorizons breakout sessions! Visit the link to learn more about these sessions presented by partners @FICGN, @AllianceforHEP, @LabsUnlocked, @EdTrust, and @jfftweets.…
I’m here at #SXSWEDU and spoke today on a panel about the importance of investing in higher education in prisons. Let me tell you why, because it’s probably not the reason you might think.
If you are at #SxSwEDU in Austin tomorrow 3/6, join me at 1 pm in Room 12AB at the convention center along w/ @mr_bl0unt of @FICGN, Jody Lewen of @MtTamCollege, & @lucretiapmurphy of @jfftweets for an important conversation on prison education @WhitebdAdvisor @opencampusmedia
Graduation Day for our Inside-Out Students! Inside-Out Program is a course that brings together campus-based college students and incarcerated students who meet in a correctional setting. For more information on Inside-Out at UGA please see the comment below:
Shout out to more of our attendees and presenters at the upcoming STEM-OPS annual convening in #StLouis on Oct. 25-27: @ElrcTamu @EdTrust @UBuffalo @UMNews and @LabsUnlocked So excited to meet and network with everyone. #2022Convening #STEM #justice #educationforall
TODAY #P2P founder, Dr. Stanley Andrisse will be leading a seminar in the Summer 2022 Physiology Seminar Series from 12-1pm sponsored by LSU Health Sciences on the New Orleans campus He will also be present to share about his book- pick up your copy while you are there!
Had the opportunity to reconnect with @RepJeffries and hear more about his support for #TheEqualAct. Thanks to @FAMMFoundation, @thedreamcorps , @prisonfellowshp and others for their work to advance this important bill. ✌🏽
"The US not only has the highest rate of incarceration in the world, we also have the highest rate of solitary confinement in the world." @Prof_Andrisse @prison2pro @JSRI_JustSouth
Today is the day. Take a moment to pray for our students, faculty and staff, and any program volunteers here at PEP. Let the journey begin! #easternuniversityPEP #weeducatetoliberate #collegeinprison
3/ “We tend to view that population as a group of people where we can fill empty slots in employment and the #workforce” rather than potential talent looking for fulfilling work. Terrell Blount if @FICGN
New center founded by @jfftweets “will work with colleges and universities, employers, & policy makers to develop strategies & policies to ease the transition into the job market for people who have been arrested or incarcerated.” @FICGN @moniqueositelu insidehighered.com/news/2022/03/3…
Our 5th #P2P Virtual Job Fair is complete! Scholars were excited to listen, learn & network with many remarkable leaders.THANK YOU @ProjectJumpstart, @outforjustice, the @VeraInstituteforJustice, @WorldWideTechnology, & the @OregonSocialLearningCenter for your continued support.
"The only reason why you get results is because there was an outcry that included Black and white people. You’ve got a much larger voter base saying something has to be done." @MzDeHoskins spoke with @AP about building a lasting movement for police reform. ow.ly/Gmgy50Ik5Hy